Southern Methodist University

Highest Degree Offered

Doctor's Degree

Tuition per Year (out of state)

$60,236

Surrounding Environment

Suburb: Large

Description:

SMU, founded in 1911, is a church-affiliated, comprehensive university. Its 163-acre, suburban campus is located in Dallas.

6425 Boaz St
Dallas, TX 75275-0221

General Info: 214.768.2000
Website: https://www.smu.edu/

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Institution Type:

Four or more years

Affiliation:

Private for- profit

In State Tuition and Fees:

$60,236

Out of State Tuition and Fees:

$60,236

Application Fee:

$60

Room and Board Fee:

$17,438

The tuition amounts are academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students based on 15 credit semester (30 credit year).

Required Test:

ACT

Reading Average

33.5

Math Average:

32.5

Writing Average:

Undergraduate Enrollment:

6,908

By Gender:

Men:

50%

Women:

50%

By Race:

International:

African-American:

Native American:

Asian:

Hispanic:

14%

Caucasian:

63%

Other:

Graduate Enrollment:

5,477

Total School Enrollment:

12,385

Every attempt has been made to verify the college data displayed here. However, some data may vary substantially from what has been displayed. Please visit the school's website for the most up to date information. The data sources for the information displayed here include: IPEDS; Virginia Career VIEW Research. (Using ipeds2022)

Southern Methodist University

Admissions

Application Fee: $60

Requirements:

Secondary school GPA
Secondary school record
Completion of college-prepatory program
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Admission:

Total

Men

Women

Number of Applicants
15,685

7,325

8,360

Applicants Admitted
8,333

3,695

4,638

Admitted Students Enrolled

Full Time
1,568

740

828

Part Time
4

1

3

Test Scores:

SAT

The SAT was taken by 255 enrolled students, or 16%.

25th Percentile 75th Percentile

Critical Reading 660 740

Math 680 770

Writing 660 740

ACT

The ACT was taken by 357 enrolled students, or 23%.

25th Percentile 75th Percentile

Verbal 32 35

Math 31 34

Southern Methodist University

Tuition and Fees

Undergraduate Year: 2021-2022

Average Tuition & Expenses for Full-Time Undergraduates

Tuition & Fees

In-State
$60,236

Out-Of-State
$60,236

Books & Supplies
$800

On-Campus

Room & Board
$17,438

Other Expenses
$2,600

Off-Campus

Room & Board
$8,700

Other Expenses
$2,600

Off-Campus With Family

Other Expenses
$2,600

Southern Methodist University

Programs

Select a major from the list below to view possible careers that the major would prepare you for. Please note that this list only contains careers that have been specifically reported for these majors, and may not include an exhaustive list.

Majors	Degree Type
Accounting.	MD/DO
Advertising.	MD/DO
African-American/Black Studies.	MD/DO
American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence.	MD/DO
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects.	MD/DO
Anthropology, General.	MD/DO
Applied Economics.	MD/DO
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.	MD/DO
Bilingual and Multilingual Education.	MD/DO
Biochemistry.	MD/DO
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.	MD/DO
Biophysics.	MD/DO
Biostatistics.	MD/DO
Business Administration and Management, General.	MD/DO
Chemistry, General.	MD/DO
Chinese Language and Literature.	MD/DO
Cinematography and Film/Video Production.	MD/DO
Civil Engineering, General.	MD/DO
Clinical Psychology.	MD/DO
Communication and Media Studies, Other.	MD/DO
Communication, General.	MD/DO
Computational and Applied Mathematics.	MD/DO
Computational Mathematics.	MD/DO
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance.	MD/DO
Computer Engineering, General.	MD/DO
Computer Engineering, Other.	MD/DO
Computer Science.	MD/DO
Computer Software Engineering.	MD/DO
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst.	MD/DO
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other.	MD/DO
Conducting.	MD/DO
Creative Writing.	MD/DO
Dance, General.	MD/DO
Data Science, General.	MD/DO
Design and Applied Arts, Other.	MD/DO
Divinity/Ministry.	MD/DO
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.	MD/DO
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics.	MD/DO
Economics, General.	MD/DO
Education, General.	MD/DO
Education, Other.	MD/DO
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities.	MD/DO
Educational Leadership and Administration, General.	MD/DO
Electrical and Electronics Engineering.	MD/DO
Engineering Science.	MD/DO
Engineering, General.	MD/DO
Engineering, Other.	MD/DO
Engineering-Related Fields, Other.	MD/DO
Engineering/Industrial Management.	MD/DO
English Language and Literature, General.	MD/DO
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.	MD/DO
Environmental Science.	MD/DO
Environmental Studies.	MD/DO
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.	MD/DO
Facilities Planning and Management.	MD/DO
Film/Cinema/Media Studies.	MD/DO
Finance, General.	MD/DO
Financial Mathematics.	MD/DO
Financial Planning and Services.	MD/DO
Fine and Studio Arts Management.	MD/DO
Fine/Studio Arts, General.	MD/DO
French Language and Literature.	MD/DO
French Studies.	MD/DO
General Studies.	MD/DO
Geology/Earth Science, General.	MD/DO
Geophysics and Seismology.	MD/DO
German Language and Literature.	MD/DO
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other.	MD/DO
Health and Wellness, General.	MD/DO
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.	MD/DO
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration.	MD/DO
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies.	MD/DO
History, General.	MD/DO
Humanities/Humanistic Studies.	MD/DO
Industrial and Organizational Psychology.	MD/DO
Information Science/Studies.	MD/DO
Insurance.	MD/DO
International Policy Analysis.	MD/DO
International/Globalization Studies.	MD/DO
Italian Language and Literature.	MD/DO
Italian Studies.	MD/DO
Journalism.	MD/DO
Keyboard Instruments.	MD/DO
Latin American Studies.	MD/DO
Law.	MD/DO
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.	MD/DO
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.	MD/DO
Management Information Systems, General.	MD/DO
Management Science.	MD/DO
Manufacturing Engineering.	MD/DO
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.	MD/DO
Mathematics, General.	MD/DO
Mechanical Engineering.	MD/DO
Medieval and Renaissance Studies.	MD/DO
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.	MD/DO
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.	MD/DO
Music History, Literature, and Theory.	MD/DO
Music Pedagogy.	MD/DO
Music Performance, General.	MD/DO
Music Teacher Education.	MD/DO
Music Theory and Composition.	MD/DO
Music Therapy/Therapist.	MD/DO
Music, General.	MD/DO
Office Management and Supervision.	MD/DO
Operations Research.	MD/DO
Organizational Communication, General.	MD/DO
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.	MD/DO
Philosophy.	MD/DO
Physics, General.	MD/DO
Political Science and Government, General.	MD/DO
Programs for Foreign Lawyers.	MD/DO
Psychology, General.	MD/DO
Public Policy Analysis, General.	MD/DO
Public Relations/Image Management.	MD/DO
Real Estate.	MD/DO
Religion/Religious Studies.	MD/DO
Religious/Sacred Music.	MD/DO
Social Sciences, General.	MD/DO
Sociology, General.	MD/DO
Spanish Language and Literature.	MD/DO
Special Education and Teaching, General.	MD/DO
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.	MD/DO
Statistics, General.	MD/DO
Superintendency and Educational System Administration.	MD/DO
Sustainability Studies.	MD/DO
Systems Engineering.	MD/DO
Tax Law/Taxation.	MD/DO
Taxation.	MD/DO
Telecommunications Engineering.	MD/DO
Telecommunications Technology/Technician.	MD/DO
Theology/Theological Studies.	MD/DO
Theoretical Chemistry.	MD/DO
Urban Education and Leadership.	MD/DO
Voice and Opera.	MD/DO
Women's Studies.	MD/DO

Southern Methodist University

Financial Aid

Aid Type	# Receiving	% Receiving	Average Amt
Federal Grants	141	9%	$ 5,473
State/Local Grants	156	10%	$ 3,738
Institutional Grants	1,126	74%	$ 34,047
Loans To Students	396	26%	$ 10,532

Southern Methodist University

Enrollment

Fall 2021

Undergraduate:	6,908
Graduate:	5,477

School Total:	12,385

By Gender	Undergraduate	Graduate
Men	3,486 / 50%	2,872 / 52%
Women	3,422 / 50%	2,605 / 48%

By Race	Undergraduate	Graduate
International	304 / 4%	695 / 13%
African-American	332 / 5%	539 / 10%
Native American	17 / 0%	6 / 0%
Asian	581 / 8%	393 / 7%
Hispanic	944 / 14%	731 / 13%
Caucasian	4,334 / 63%	2,864 / 52%
Other	93 / 1%	72 / 1%

Southern Methodist University

Student Services

Services Offered:

Remedial services
Academic/Career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-Campus day care for children

Special Learning Opportunities Offered:

Distance Learning Opportunities (Undergraduate & Graduate)
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening college
Teacher Certification

Library:

Physical Facilities
Organized collection of printed materials
Access to digital/electronic resources
Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials
Established library hours
Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

ROTC Options:

Army
Air Force

Teacher Certification Details:

Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization.
Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers.

Southern Methodist University

Athletics

Athletic Association: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

NCAA or NAIA Membership:

Football: Contact School

Basketball: Contact School

Baseball: Not applicable

Cross Country/Track: Contact School